RSF signs ‘peace’ deal amid Sudan’s civil war, deepening crisis

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have signed a charter with allied political and armed groups to establish a “government of peace and unity,” a move that further fractures the war-torn nation. While the agreement calls for a secular, democratic state, it allows armed groups to remain active, raising concerns over its legitimacy and impact.

The United Nations has expressed reservations about the charter, and the new government is unlikely to gain international recognition. The RSF, which controls large parts of Darfur and Kordofan, continues to face fierce resistance from the Sudanese army, prolonging a nearly two-year conflict that has devastated the country. The paramilitary force stands accused of genocide and widespread atrocities, further complicating its claims of peacebuilding.

Tensions have escalated beyond Sudan’s borders, with the Sudanese government accusing the United Arab Emirates of backing the RSF militarily and financially. U.N. experts and U.S. lawmakers have found these allegations credible, but the UAE has denied any involvement.

As the war fuels an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, millions of Sudanese face hunger and displacement. With rival factions locked in a violent struggle for power, the country’s future remains uncertain, and peace remains elusive.